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Opunake Times, Volume IX, Issue 439, 25 November 1898, Page 4

OPUNAKE RACING C3LXJB. H A C K E E T I N G. To be held on the Racecourse, at PIHAMA, On MONDAY, 2nd January, 1899. President—R. H. Nolan, Esq. Vice-Presidents —T. Knowles, H. J. Newman, and W. W. Middleton, Esqs. Judge—A. W. Budge, Esq. Starter—Mr R. E. Mcßae. Clerk of the Course—Mr J. Lambie. Clerk of the Scales—Mr W. D, Scott. Handicapper—Mr J. E. Henry. Stewards—Messrs J. M. Hickey, J. Lambie. M. Carroll, A. Good, W. W. Middleton, J. McKenzie, B. Edmunds, W, D. Scott, A, Clarke, M. Callander, M. J. Brennan. PROGRAMME. 1— noon. HANDICAP HURDLES, of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; 1J miles ; over six flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high. The winner of any Hurdle Race after declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 71b. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. 2 p.m. PLYING HANDICAP, of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; 6 furlongs. Nomination, los; acceptance, los. 3 Ip.m. FARMERS’ PLATE, of 20 sovs; second horse to receive 2 sovs from the stakes ; 1 mile. Open to all horses that are not nominated for any other race at this meeting, and have never started in any race, Farmers’ Plates excepted, and winners of those barred. Welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 20s. 4 p.m. OPUNAKE RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 75 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes; 1£ miles. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 30s. 5 p.m. ELECTRIC STAKES, of 20 sovs; 5 furlongs; catch weights. Open to all horses not nominated for any other race at this meeting. Entrance, 20s. 6 p.m. WELTER HANDICAP, of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; 7 furlongs; minimum weight, Bst 71b. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 20s. 7 p.m. NEW YEAR STAKES HANDICAP, of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes ; 1 mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s; 8— p.m. POST STAKES, of 20 sovs; i mile; minimum weight, Bst. Post entry, 20s. NOMINATIONS, ACCEPTANCES, AND GENERAL ENTRIES. NOMINATIONS for Nos. 1,2, 4,6, and 7 close at Opunake, at 8 p.m., on MONDAY, sth December, WEIGHTS will be published about 15th December. ACCEPTANCES, AND GENERAL ENTRIES for Nos. 3 and 5 close at Opunake, at 8 p.m., on THURSDAY, 22nd December. Telegraph Office closes at 5 p.m, RULES & REGULATIONS. Nominations and entries must be sealed and addressed to the Hon. Secretary, Opunake, with fees enclosed, and name, description, age, pedigree, and performances of the horse, name of the owner, and colors of the rider. No entry will be received for any race except upon these conditions :—That all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the Racing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint; their decision upon all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. The winner of any handicap fiat race after the publication of the weights to carry a penalty of 71bs in the Plying, Racing Club and New Year Handicaps; penalties not cumulative. All races to be run under the Rules of Racing as adopted by the Metropolitan Clubs of New Zealand. A HACK is a horse that has never won an advertised race (Hack and Hunter Races excepted), and is not nominated at time of start, and has not, during the ihree months previous thereto, been nominated for any race (Hack and Hunter Races excepted). ' GEO. W. ROGERS, Hon. Sec. Submitted and approvid this 22nd day of October, 1898.— Robt. G. Bauchope, Secretary Taranaki Jockey Club. m TO RUN WITH MARES AT PIHAMA, The Clydesdale Stallion IN AHA, ■ By Director—Blossom. Terms—Single mares, £1 10s ; two or more, the bona fide property of the same owner, as per agreement. One month’s grazing free, after which 2s per week. All reasonable care taken but no responsibility. ALSO— The Thoroughbred Stallion REYNARD, 8 years, by Le Loup—Miss Kate (imp). Half-brother—to Prime Warden, Sultan, Antelope, and Bloomer. Winner of Midsummer Handicap, Christchurch, 1894, and Takapuna Cup. Terms as above. E. WILLIAMS. The purebred Clydesdale Stallion Glencoe Will run with mares on the Farm, Eltham Road GLENCOE is beautiful grey, stands about 16 hands high, possessed of splendid bone, and is three years old. Only a limited number of mares will be taken. Glencoe is by the famous champion sire Glengyle, and shows all the power, muscle, bone, and activity of his sire. His dam Bess is out of a Wellington mare by Sir William Wallace. Free grazing for one mouth. All care taken but no responsibility. Terms—£l. For further particulars apply to J. M. HICKEY, Opunake. ME AWHE HAB.AI is prepared to Castrate Horses in the Opunake and surrounding districts.. Fee, 7s Cd. Address ; Opunake. A LL kinds of job work in liest style at the Opunake Times. XFor Coughs and Golds Taxc Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6 and 2/6,